Facts and Figures

Statehood June 25th, 1788 (10th state)

Capital Richmond

Population 6,890,000

Nickname The Old Dominion - Note that Virginia is called the The Old Dominion because Charles II of England put the arms of Virginia on his shield in 1663, thus adding Virginia to his dominions of France, Ireland and Scotland.

Motto "Thus Always to Tyrants"

Bird Cardinal

Flower Dogwood Flower

Song "Carry Me Back to Old Virginny"

Land

Area 42,769 sq miles

Number of Counties 95

Highest Point Mt. Rogers, 5,729 ft.

Lowest Point Atlantic Ocean, sea level |
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Maps and more...

Current Time
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State Flag here

Virginia Image & Flag here

Virginia County Map
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Virginia Outline Map here

Virginia Maps by University of Texas, here

Virginia Quarter from the US Mint here

Name all the States & Capitol Cities a test, here

Questions

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Recommended Links

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